Champaign County, Ohio Business Directory & Community Resources
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Champaign County — County Seat: Urbana
2026 Population Estimate: 38,923 | Official Website: https://www.co.champaign.oh.us/
Champaign County is a mid-sized west-central Ohio county with the city of Urbana as its county seat. The county sits at the geographic heart of Ohio's glaciated plains and has a strong agricultural economy alongside manufacturing. A Franklin University branch — is an important educational anchor, and the county is home to several significant natural areas including Cedar Bog Nature Preserve near Urbana — actually a fen (not a bog), and one of the finest examples of calcareous marl fen in the world, a National Natural Landmark rich in rare plant species. Major employers include Honda of America Mfg. (Marysville Assembly Plant is nearby), Graco Children's Products (formerly based here), and agricultural operations. The Mad River flows through the county and offers recreation. The county has a modest, rural character with a strong community identity and hosts the annual Champaign County Fair as a summer highlight.
▸ Key Industries & Major Employers
Agriculture, manufacturing, and distribution.
Major employers include Champaign Health System, Mechanicsburg Exempted Village Schools, ABB (formerly GE Industrial), Urbana University (now Franklin University satellite), and several agricultural equipment manufacturers. The aviation heritage of Grimes Field supports light aviation and related manufacturing.
▸ Notable Economic Development Initiatives
Champaign County is pursuing industrial site development through the JobsOhio SiteOhio program. The Champaign Economic Partnership leads business attraction and retention. A rural broadband expansion project was funded in 2024 targeting the eastern portions of the county.
▸ Infrastructure & Investment Highlights
US-36 and US-68 provide primary access. Grimes Field Airport supports business aviation. Rail service through CSX connects manufacturers to regional markets. The county is investing in water and wastewater infrastructure to support new industrial development.
